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Skellefteå emerged victorious from the summit meeting with Växjö in the SHL.
Måns Forsfjäll opened the scoring in the second period – the defender’s first goal of the season.
But the question is who was happier about the goal, Forsfjäll or his grandfather in the stands?
The SHL was back after a short Christmas break, and Boxing Day offered a summit meeting and series finale between Skellefteå and Växjö. Västerbottningar won the duel after scoring three goals in the third and final period, and thus won 3–0 on home ice.
First goal
20-year-olds Måns Forsfjäll scored the game’s first goal at the start of the third period, which also meant the defender’s first goal of the 2022/2023 season.
– I have longed for that, it was a while ago. Even the brother has managed to score in the SHL, he told C More after the game.
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But the question is who was more pleased with Måns Forsfjäll’s first goal of the season, himself or his grandfather who was there in the stands and who celebrated the goal with great joy.
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“Saw him”
The television images showed his grandfather clenching his fists in wild celebration.
– I think I saw him on the jumbotron, it’s really fun, says Måns Forsfjäll in the interview with a broad smile.
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With yesterday’s victory, Skellefteå took their 14th straight victory in the SHL and thus tops the series, one point ahead of Växjö, who park in second place.
– I don’t know how to explain that it’s going so well, we have a good system and it’s important not to think too much, says Forsfjäll.
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